it’s my last month in new york and i’m trying to figure out what is a must-hit and what, perhaps, i might skip in favor of other chow. yasuda gets a lot of favorable press here, and i've never been ... but i’m...

and mash carrots and add it into the dough, would that also work?? I am thinking that it would be the same as if I were adding sweet potato, since they are both a starch and fiberous. (so even if i do add pureed carrots, bread...

I've become a convert to the “reverse searing” method, mostly because I feel that it gives me a little more room for error. The first step is done at a low temp, and think there’s probably a 2-3 minute window...

Does anyone know why the shelves where the canned pumpkin is supposed to be are dead empty in every grocery store I've been trying lately? It’s Fall. I’m ready for some pumpkin bread, or pie, or anything, but I...

this by purchasing freshly milled whole wheat flour (check the exploration date) and freezing it as soon as you get it home. Better still, mill it yourself. Secondly, the high bran content of whole wheat flour causes products made...

I feel the same way. IMO, the best mangoes in the world come from the Philippines, particularly the Philippine Carabao mango. In terms of physical appearance, sweetness, juiciness, and fiber content, they are superior to any...

list: - Multi grain toast with a tablespoon of creamed honey or Nutella (about 100 calories total, very little fat, high fiber) - Organic, grainy, fiber filled bars. I currently have Health Valley brand Apple Bakes and Date Bakes...

But these wouldn’t be good to bring as a host gift would they (that is, on a plane trip halfway across the country)? Aren’t these something that needs to be served relatively soon? I can’t see letting bacon sit...

I've been doing the rounds at my parents' and relatives' homes picking from their gardens and have been a little greedy with the herbs. From an online identifying chart, it seems that I have balm, lemon balm, different types of...

I've been really enjoying the salads at City Slicker cafe — nice mixture of greens, excellent toppings (perfectly ripe avocado, grape tomatoes, grilled chicken) and a roasted garlic dressing that is positively addictive....

Isn’t that Timpano? During the fall months, Balducci’s newletter had a recipe.I've never seen it served anywhere.

Lose the Atkins. Before you all bash, I’m not saying it’s good or bad. I have no experience with the program, aside from friends and family who have done it. (Incidentally, not one person I've met has been able to...

lost 22 lbs. I just saw him last week and he’s happy with my progress. I've found that the oatmeal really fills me up and provides that extra fiber. Sometimes I will even microwave a bowl of it around 3:30PM or so if I am...

, so could make soup. Also have a nice piece of halibut. It’s been so long since I've been really sick that I've forgotten what ingredients/spices are easiest on the digestion.

/zuccini, onion, mushrooms.) I’m not a huge fan of beans, but that will give you good protein and fiber if you add them. Other options include olives, cheese (a little bit of quality parmesan or feta goes a long way in...